Selena Gomez’s Mother Suffers Miscarriage

Earlier this week, Selena Gomez pulled out of two shows for what a spokesperson called a “family emergency.” Now E! Online is reporting that Gomez withdrew from the concerts after learning her mother, 34-year-old Mandy Teefey, had suffered a miscarriage.

The 19-year-old pop star was set to appear at the B96 Jingle Bash 2011 at the Allstate Arena in Chicago on Saturday, and the 106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Bell Bash at the WaMu Theater in Seattle on Monday. However, she cancelled both gigs, and is said to have left for home immediately to meet her mother and stepfather Brian Teefey.